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Thanks as always, Dan! I think I've said enough about how foaming-at-the-mouth I am for this figure, so the same goes here. The headsculpt jaw problems looks way better as you move him around on that platform, honestly. Teeny tiny bit worried about how the armor seems to be so puffed out around his midsection when you put the arms down, but all the other armors in this toyline have worked out fine for me, so I'm really not that bothered. I don't think anything can diminish my excitement for this freakin' figure - as I've said, it is simply everything I wanted from an NA He-Man figure!

"Since you got here by not thinking, it seems reasonable to expect that, in order to get out, you must start thinking." ~ Tock, the Watchdog

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Great review! All my questions are answered. The head sculpt is a bit off, but doesn't take too much away from the figure. If people still have Prince Adam's alternate non-derpy head, the skin color is a bit closer Galactic Protector's He-Man.

Other than King He-man and Prince Adam, this is the only He-man variant I've been interested in. Far more interesting than battle armor and thunder punch. Hope we get all the NA characters in classics.
I wonder why they added the detailing to the back of his helmet? I actually prefer it just being smooth like the original toy but not a big deal either way. Love that he has the old school symbol on his chest straps. Can't wait for this guy.

Octavia's out next month and there's been no video review's or picture review's of her anywhere.

Mattel has not sent her out for review yet. We were discussing this in the Octavia thread. Mattel mentioned something about being behind getting the samples photographed and such. I assume that's why she hasn't gone out yet. We still have a month before her sale date, so I think there's still plenty of time for Mattel to get the review samples out. Fingers crossed!

The skin tones are slightly different. I showed and mentioned this in the video.

When you have a chance, can you check to see how the NA He-Man skin tone compares to the heads that came with Prince Adam (one of which is the standard He-Man head sculpt, but with a slightly lighter tone)? And maybe Thunder Punch He-Man, too, though I'm sure his skin tone is probably way too light to match up.

You don't even have to post pics if you don't want to (but it's cool if you do!), just what you think from seeing them in person would be fine.

Mattel has not sent her out for review yet. We were discussing this in the Octavia thread. Mattel mentioned something about being behind getting the samples photographed and such. I assume that's why she hasn't gone out yet. We still have a month before her sale date, so I think there's still plenty of time for Mattel to get the review samples out. Fingers crossed!

Ah I see, thanks for the info Dan. Can't wait to see your review of her.

I'm stupidly excited about this figure. I watch the New Adventures cartoon occasionally and have the vintage version of the toy MOC, so was always keen to add his updated release in Classics to my collection. I love his two display options and will undoubtedly be picking up a second to open up and play with. The helmeted head and translucent sword both look great too.

Thanks Dan.!The head sculpt looks good from certain angles so I'm ok with it.Actually compared to the original head I think I prefer the newer one..My favorite look for him is with the armor on and no helmet.NA classics are looking great!

I'm not particularly fond of NA, but I must say that THIS particular He-Man variant seems to be full of win ! Nice articulations, NEW articulations, great accessories (with BOTH armors having that sheath option !), 2 different heads... WOW ! This seems to be cool ! I'll sure buy one NA He-Man, and I'd say that I'm tempted to buy a second one (it's been a VERY long time I wasn't tempted to do that) !

Now... there's ONE thing that really bothers me : Octavia. She should have been sent first, and I'm really scared that the real reason behind her late pics etc. is a problem with her tentacles. We'll have to keep our eyes opened for any mistake or fault on that particular figure... but hopefully, she'll end up being just great.

Really like the look of the figure and the wrist articulation really gives it some amazing posing options. Love the stance where you have him pulling his sword out of its scabbard Dan, and the one holding the helmet and looking all heroic.

Any pics of the new heads on previous He-Man bodies? Thunder Punch and King He-Man specifically. ;-)

Also, is it just me, or are the armors getting impossible to re-fasten on the figures? It started last fall when they went to the slab on the armor instead of pegs. Figures like the Snake Men, Dekker, Fang Man, and Snake Face are simply a pain to get the armor back on and it's really frustrating. Am I the only one who's noticing this?